The Dutch cabinet announced plans to eliminate 25,000 full-time jobs by 2035 as part of a broader efficiency drive leveraging artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to reduce government spending by 900 million euros (approximately $1 billion) by 2027, scaling up to 3.5 billion euros (around $3.9 billion) by 2035. Not all agencies will be affected, with police and defense excluded from the cuts.
State Secretary Eric van der Burg outlined the strategy in a letter to parliament, emphasizing efforts to make the government "simpler, smart and smaller." The cabinet plans to develop specific AI deployment goals and savings plans during the first quarter of 2027, building on existing AI initiatives across various sectors. Earlier reports indicated that the government had been considering AI integration for cost savings since earlier this year, with van der Burg advocating for broader AI application following initial pilot programs.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing